Menu
+ Add

Centranthus ruber

Jupiter's Beard

Plant photo of: Centranthus ruber
Information by:         Photographer: Susan Frommer/Jacobs

 

Description

This perennial groundcover will grow 1'-3' tall and wide. It has medium green leaves with red, pink, or white flowers that bloom in the summer. Flowers are fragrant. Will self-sow. Plant in full sun with well draining, alkaline soil. This plant has low water needs. This is a great plant for color beds and containers. Deadhead in order to prolong bloom period and prevent self seeding.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.